SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SOLAR-PLUS-STORAGE PROJECT Non-profit moving towards greener alternatives SAN DIEGO (March 21, 2023) – San Diego Blood Bank (SDBB) has announced the completion of its solar-plus-storage project which includes rooftop solar with battery storage, two new bloodmobiles that have been outfitted with batteries and
Eating Iron-Rich Foods and Blood Donation Being a blood donor means maintaining an iron-rich diet and a healthy lifestyle. What do dark leafy greens, figs, almonds, and lentils have in common? They’re all an excellent source of iron! If you’re looking to boost your iron before or after a blood donation, it could
Sevey, Kamila, and Ella live with Thalassemia and rely on blood transfusions to maintain their health. Thalassemia, a rare form of anemia, is a genetic condition that occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough hemoglobin alpha or beta proteins. Red blood cells do not form properly and cannot carry sufficient oxygen throughout the body, requiring the patient to
Meet Gina. Mother. Traveler. Patient Advocate. Lifesaver. Gina embodies what it means to be a big hero with a big heart. And it’s all for her son, Evan. Giving blood is in honor and in memory of him. Donating blood is an emotional and powerful act of love Gina is an inspiration
Join San Diego Blood Bank and the County of San Diego Live Well in celebrating Love Your Heart week! FREE blood pressure screenings are available to the public at all San Diego Blood Bank donor centers starting February 11 through February 19, 2023. A blood donation is not required to receive a
Puzzling Circumstances Endoscopy. Ultrasound. Colonoscopy. CT scan. Angiogram. Laparoscopy. These are just a few of the tests Isirene Ulloa-Gomez’s son endured when he was stricken with a puzzling illness on Halloween three years ago. A high school senior at the time, Miggy Gomez stumbled into his choir class and collapsed
